South - Grasslands National Park
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Grasslands National Park, West Block - 1.5 hours S of Swift Current; East Block - 2 hours S of Moose Jaw. Plotted location: Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block.
Latitude: 49.150324° N,
Longitude: -107.510404° W
Longitude: -107.510404° W
Experience the rare opportunity of walking a timeless, prairie landscape. Whether experiencing on foot, horseback or cycling, trails are a great way to discover the beauty of Grasslands National Park.
Grasslands National Park is the only park to represent the Prairie Grasslands Natural Region of Canada. The park protects common/rare plants and animals, cultural landscapes, and geological resources. Experience two unique self-guided driving tours – the Ecotour Scenic Drive in the West Block and the Badlands Parkway in the East Block, hiking trails of various lengths and difficulties, interpretive programs and activities, and camping opportunities that include front country campgrounds with oTENTik accommodations, back country camping, and equestrian camping areas in both blocks with water troughs, pens and manure receptacles.
Grasslands National Park is the only park to represent the Prairie Grasslands Natural Region of Canada. The park protects common/rare plants and animals, cultural landscapes, and geological resources. Experience two unique self-guided driving tours – the Ecotour Scenic Drive in the West Block and the Badlands Parkway in the East Block, hiking trails of various lengths and difficulties, interpretive programs and activities, and camping opportunities that include front country campgrounds with oTENTik accommodations, back country camping, and equestrian camping areas in both blocks with water troughs, pens and manure receptacles.
Trails at Grasslands National Park are different than you may have experienced in other locations in the way that they are identified. Aside from the small number of built trails in the park that include Eagle Butte and 70 Mile Butte Trails, they may be a mowed pathway or marked with flex markers (yellow or white markers that are visible to guide you along the trail experience on the prairie landscape). There are also hiking routes for more experienced hikers and back country users that have no maintained markers or surfaces but may have GPS coordinates or directions in the Trail Guide for recommended travel. Self-reliance and wilderness travel experience including excellent route-finding skills, and map and compass skills are essential for this type of hiking experience.
Located approximately 5 km south of Val Marie, SK in the West Block are the Eagle Butte and 70 Mile Butte Trails. With interpretive panels along each trail, accessible location with vault toilet access and the ability to tailor your experience between the 2 km Eagle Butte loop or the more difficult additional 2 km 70 Mile Butte loop, this is an excellent trail system to experience a wide range of plant life, wildlife sightings and breathtaking landscape views.
Also in the West Block, is the 11 km Broken Hills Trail that offers a panoramic view of the park as you traverse rolling hills and rugged terrain. Located a short distance from the Frenchman Valley Campground and the Belza Day Use area, this is a great trail for hikers and horseback riders.
The Valley of 1000 Devils Trail is an 10 km loop in the East Block that meanders through coulees and upland mixed grass prairie, through the basin of Hellfire Creek and into the impressive Rock Creek Badlands. This is a difficult trail experience with the reward of some of the most breathtaking and iconic scenery of Grasslands National Park. This is also a great trail to experience cycling.
Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for trail information and conditions, hours of operation, how to prepare and what to expect when you arrive. Campers are required to book online in advance via the Parks Canada Reservation System.
Follow the park on X at #GrasslandNP and Facebook at facebook.com/grasslandsNP.
South - Grasslands National Park
Experience the rare opportunity of walking a timeless, prairie landscape. Whether experiencing on foot, horseback or cycling, trails are a great way to discover the beauty of Grasslands National Park.
Grasslands National Park is the only park to represent the Prairie Grasslands Natural Region of Canada. The park protects common/rare plants and animals, cultural landscapes, and geological resources. Experience two unique self-guided driving tours – the Ecotour Scenic Drive in the West Block and the Badlands Parkway in the East Block, hiking trails of various lengths and difficulties, interpretive programs and activities, and camping opportunities that include front country campgrounds with oTENTik accommodations, back country camping, and equestrian camping areas in both blocks with water troughs, pens and manure receptacles.
Grasslands National Park is the only park to represent the Prairie Grasslands Natural Region of Canada. The park protects common/rare plants and animals, cultural landscapes, and geological resources. Experience two unique self-guided driving tours – the Ecotour Scenic Drive in the West Block and the Badlands Parkway in the East Block, hiking trails of various lengths and difficulties, interpretive programs and activities, and camping opportunities that include front country campgrounds with oTENTik accommodations, back country camping, and equestrian camping areas in both blocks with water troughs, pens and manure receptacles.
Trails at Grasslands National Park are different than you may have experienced in other locations in the way that they are identified. Aside from the small number of built trails in the park that include Eagle Butte and 70 Mile Butte Trails, they may be a mowed pathway or marked with flex markers (yellow or white markers that are visible to guide you along the trail experience on the prairie landscape). There are also hiking routes for more experienced hikers and back country users that have no maintained markers or surfaces but may have GPS coordinates or directions in the Trail Guide for recommended travel. Self-reliance and wilderness travel experience including excellent route-finding skills, and map and compass skills are essential for this type of hiking experience.
Located approximately 5 km south of Val Marie, SK in the West Block are the Eagle Butte and 70 Mile Butte Trails. With interpretive panels along each trail, accessible location with vault toilet access and the ability to tailor your experience between the 2 km Eagle Butte loop or the more difficult additional 2 km 70 Mile Butte loop, this is an excellent trail system to experience a wide range of plant life, wildlife sightings and breathtaking landscape views.
Also in the West Block, is the 11 km Broken Hills Trail that offers a panoramic view of the park as you traverse rolling hills and rugged terrain. Located a short distance from the Frenchman Valley Campground and the Belza Day Use area, this is a great trail for hikers and horseback riders.
The Valley of 1000 Devils Trail is an 10 km loop in the East Block that meanders through coulees and upland mixed grass prairie, through the basin of Hellfire Creek and into the impressive Rock Creek Badlands. This is a difficult trail experience with the reward of some of the most breathtaking and iconic scenery of Grasslands National Park. This is also a great trail to experience cycling.
Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for trail information and conditions, hours of operation, how to prepare and what to expect when you arrive. Campers are required to book online in advance via the Parks Canada Reservation System.
Follow the park on X at #GrasslandNP and Facebook at facebook.com/grasslandsNP.
Location Information
Grasslands National Park, West Block - 1.5 hours S of Swift Current; East Block - 2 hours S of Moose Jaw. Plotted location: Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block.
View on map >lat. 49.150324° N, long. -107.510404° W
Contact Info
Phone:
306-750-0937 (East Block) | 306-774-2227 (West Block) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca